Movie

The Great Ziegfeld

“The Sensation of the Century!”

★ 6.3(146)19363h 5m

The Great Ziegfeld is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Z. Leonard
Release date: 1936-04-08
Runtime: 3h 5m
Language: English
Box office: $4,673,000
Budget: $2,183,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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About The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld is a 1936 movie in the Music, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring William Powell, Myrna Loy and Luise Rainer. It has a runtime of 3 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 146 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Ziegfeld in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

Cast

William Powell

Florenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.

Myrna Loy

Billie Burke

Luise Rainer

Anna Held

Frank Morgan

Billings

Fanny Brice

Fannie Brice

Virginia Bruce

Audrey Dane

Reginald Owen

Sampston

Ray Bolger

Ernest Cossart

Sidney

Joseph Cawthorn

Dr. Ziegfeld

Nat Pendleton

Sandow

Dennis Morgan

Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number

Themes & keywords

biographybased on true storyproducerbroadwaymusical revue19th century20th centurybased on real personimpresario

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Ziegfeld in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Great Ziegfeld is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Great Ziegfeld on Netflix?+

The Great Ziegfeld is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Great Ziegfeld?+

The Great Ziegfeld has a runtime of 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Ziegfeld?+

The Great Ziegfeld stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer, Frank Morgan and Fanny Brice.

When did The Great Ziegfeld come out?+

The Great Ziegfeld is a 1936 movie directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

What genre is The Great Ziegfeld?+

The Great Ziegfeld is Music, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Great Ziegfeld?+

The Great Ziegfeld was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.